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Oatmeal Molasses Bread Recipe

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Oatmeal Molasses Bread

Oatmeal Molasses Bread

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A favorite oatmeal bread with molasses and milk and rolled oats.

Ingredients:

  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, scalded
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups quick cooking rolled oats

Preparation:

Combine yeast and warm water in a cup or small bowl; set aside.

Pour scalded milk over shortening, salt, and molasses. Stir until shortening melts. Cool to lukewarm then stir in 1 cup flour, yeast mixture, and oats. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Round dough into a ball and place in a buttered bowl; turn over to grease both sides. Cover with a dish cloth and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, about 1 hour. Punch down; cover and let rest 10 minutes. form into two loaves. Place in greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pans. Brush tops with melted butter. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until nearly double in size. Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool on racks.
Brush with more melted butter while hot for a softer crust.

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 5 out of 5
Excellent and easy, Member kaybakes

I read this recipe today, and decided to try it. It is an extremely easy recipe to make and follow, and so good! I have not had this kind of success with oat bread before. What's not to like, easy and delicious.

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